How to Pronounce "depend"
word
/dɪˈpɛnd/
di-PEND
/dɪpˈɛnd/
di-PEND
Definition
To need someone or something for support, help, or what you need. It also means that a result or situation is decided by a particular thing or condition.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈpɛnd/
British English
/dɪpˈɛnd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-PEND
UK
di-PEND
Listen in Context
Some children depend on their parents for money.
Plants depend on water and sunlight.
Our trip will depend on the weather.
I can't depend on him to answer my messages on time.